A CPA is a finance, accounting and business professional with a specific qualification. The member must have the following to use the CPA designation: * an undergraduate degree accredited by CPA Australia * completion of the CPA Program, a comprehensive postgraduate professional study program * completion of three years supervised or mentored experience in finance, accounting or business * undertake continuing professional development each year * show continued adherence to a strict code of conduct set by CPA Australia To offer public accounting services, CPAs must also complete CPA Australia's Public Practice Program, which involves distance learning and a residential component, and must hold a Public Practice Certificate in accordance with the CPA Australia's by-laws.